Creating new designs on gimp

[Vampiresrock75]

I'm completely new to this Gimp and sublimation prinitng.  I've bought all the gear and ready to go.  However, I'm finding it difficult using you tube for help.  I've managed to make a template for my 11oz mugs,  I now want to add different images/ pictures and text. How do you do this and then flip each one accordingly. Can you just keep dropping images on , move them where you want, or do you have to do something else?  Can I use clip arts etc  see example of what I'm trying to experiment with.

[rich2005]

Quote:I've managed to make a template for my 11oz mugs,  I now want to add different images/ pictures and text.

Well your template did not come through, possibly too large for the forum. Try using Dropbox or similar and post a link.

Quote:...I now want to add different images/ pictures and text. How do you do this and then flip each one accordingly. Can you just keep dropping images on , move them where you want, ...

   

Spot on. That is about it. With a template open (1)  (Tapered Mug. Blue lines are paths and do not print), You can Open-As-Layers (2) Copy and paste images in (3) Note the dotted line which is the layer boundary.
Add text (4) and modify the text in some way (5) Not all layers have to be visible, some can be for reference but when complete a good idea is a New-from-Visible (6) that can be used for printing.

All the tools & settings you need are in the toolbox & tool options. Not shortcuts here, Use and learn-by-using.

Quote:...Can I use clip arts etc ...

Yes, but frequently the free ones come with 'only-for personal-use' or require you to give an 'author attribution'.

[Vampiresrock75]

(08-01-2020, 10:09 AM)rich2005 Wrote:

Quote:I've managed to make a template for my 11oz mugs,  I now want to add different images/ pictures and text.

Well your template did not come through, possibly too large for the forum. Try using Dropbox or similar and post a link.

Quote:...I now want to add different images/ pictures and text. How do you do this and then flip each one accordingly. Can you just keep dropping images on , move them where you want, ...

Spot on. That is about it. With a template open (1)  (Tapered Mug. Blue lines are paths and do not print), You can Open-As-Layers (2) Copy and paste images in (3) Note the dotted line which is the layer boundary.
Add text (4) and modify the text in some way (5) Not all layers have to be visible, some can be for reference but when complete a good idea is a New-from-Visible (6) that can be used for printing.

All the tools & settings you need are in the toolbox & tool options. Not shortcuts here, Use and learn-by-using.

Quote:...Can I use clip arts etc ...

Yes, but frequently the free ones come with 'only-for personal-use' or require you to give an 'author attribution'.

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Hi thanks for the advice. I now created some images onto a template for 11oz mugs. I'm currently using mug sized paper. How do I get my image to print correctly? I've tried changing all the settings to user defined etc.. I have exported it and tried printing from the paint app and the gimp app, either way it cuts off part of one side and or the bottom. The image shows within the template but when printed seems too big for the mug sized paper?

[rich2005]

Quote:Hi thanks for the advice. I now created some images onto a template for 11oz mugs. I'm currently using mug sized paper. How do I get my image to print correctly? I've tried changing all the settings to user defined etc.. I have exported it and tried printing from the paint app and the gimp app, either way it cuts off part of one side and or the bottom. The image shows within the template but when printed seems too big for the mug sized paper?

Trying to keep it simple, at least for now.

Gimp works in pixels, nothing to do with inches or millimetres until you come to printing.

Before going any further please give the size of an images in pixels. It is shown top of the main gimp window.
Give the size of the paper in inches / mm / cm .. what ever you like.

With that information we can give some advice.